Vetlanda facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vetlanda
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Vetlanda Town Hall
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 Vetlanda
Location in Jönköping
Vetlanda
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Småland |
| County | Jönköping County |
| Municipality | Vetlanda Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.17 km2 (3.93 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 13,050 |
| • Density | 1,283/km2 (3,320/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Climate | Cfb |
Vetlanda is a town in Sweden. It is the main town of Vetlanda Municipality. It is located in Jönköping County. In 2010, about 13,050 people lived there.
A Look at Vetlanda's Past
For many years, Vetlanda was just a small village. In the 1840s, more people started moving to the Småland area. At the same time, the Industrial Revolution began in Sweden. This meant new factories and industries were growing. Many people moved to Vetlanda for work.
How Vetlanda Became a City
In the late 1800s, railways were built through Vetlanda. This made the town grow even more. On New Year's Day in 1920, Vetlanda officially became a city. At that time, about 3,015 people lived there.
The Meaning Behind Vetlanda's Coat of Arms
The city's coat of arms shows an ear of wheat. This design comes from an older symbol. It was used by the area called Östra Härad. People believed that Vetlanda was once the center of this old area. The older symbol had three ears of wheat.
The Name of Vetlanda Over Time
The way "Vetlanda" is spelled today started in the 1920s. Before that, it was spelled "Hvetlanda." You can still see the old spelling in the names of some local companies and groups.
Industries in Vetlanda Today
In the 1800s, the wood industry became very important in Vetlanda. It is still a major industry there today. Vetlanda also has strong metal industries. Many other types of factories are found in the city as well.
Sports and Teams in Vetlanda
Vetlanda is home to several exciting sports teams. Some of these teams play in the top leagues in Sweden.
Bandy: A Popular Winter Sport
Vetlanda BK is a famous bandy team. Bandy is a sport similar to ice hockey, played with a ball. Vetlanda BK has won the Swedish bandy championship three times. They won in 1986, 1991, and 1992. They also won the European Cup once in 1991. Another team, Skirö-Nävelsjö Bandy, plays in a lower league called Allsvenskan. In 2013, Vetlanda hosted part of the Bandy World Championship.
Motorcycle Speedway: Fast-Paced Racing
Vetlanda Speedway is a motorcycle speedway team. They race motorcycles on a special track. This team is very successful. They have won the Swedish Speedway Team Championship eleven times. Their home track is the Vetlanda Motorstadion.
Rowing: A Water Sport History
Vetlanda used to have one of the oldest rowing clubs in Sweden. It was called Vetlanda Roddarsällskap. This club was active for many years but closed down in 1982.
Famous People from Vetlanda
Many talented people have come from Vetlanda. Here are a few of them:
- Alexander Ytterell (born 1991) - An ice hockey player in the Elitserien league.
- Johan Franzén (born 1979) - An ice hockey player who played in the NHL.
- Mattias Tedenby (born 1990) - Another ice hockey player who played in the NHL.
- Erik Karlsson (born 1990) - An NHL ice hockey player.
- Peter David Edstrom (born 1873) - A famous sculptor.
- Lena Philipsson (born 1966) - A singer and media personality.
- Putte Nelsson (born 1971) - A music producer and songwriter.
- Thomas H Jonasson (born 1988) - A Speedway Rider.
